Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
For Fuzz Friday, here’s another fantastic Big Muff variation from Skreddy–the Top Fuel. It replaces the input stage with a MOSFET-based stage, and uses an interesting diode array for the 2 clipping stages. There’s also a fabricated version of this layout in the store here.
For Fuzz Friday, here’s another Big Muff based circuit to add to the collection. The Iron Bell is a variation of the Skreddy P19, the schematic of which was graciously posted by Marc from Skreddy a few years back. It’s not based on any one classic Muff, but is Marc’s unique blend of custom values, … Read more
The Lunar Module was designed to get that Gilmore fuzz tone from Dark Side of the Moon. It’s an aggressive silicon fuzz with a wide range of tones. Got a request for this with the Pregain control as a trim pot. As the original 3-knob Lunar Module had the Pregain and Brite controls as trimmers, … Read more
One of the higher regarded Big Muff derivatives out there, the Mk III is Skreddy’s latest version of their Mayonaise BMP. On the board is a dip switch which allows you to switch in or out 2 extra capacitors to the tone section. You could wire these as external SPST switches (you’ll need 2 of … Read more
The latest incarnation of a very popular classic Skreddy pedal. Thanks to mmolteratx on FSB for the traced schematic. Info about Marc’s original: A faithful recreation of that old-school big box that gave us our startCreamy, sustaining, amp-blowing-up, huge distortion with a grainy, ear-pleasing, low-fi edge and just the right amount of ‘hair’Heavy does not … Read more
I’ve wanted one of these for a while but they’re total unobtainium so the only choice you have is build your own or pay a ridiculous amount of money. The 2N5133’s may be a little difficult to source (and as expensive as the ?Lady pro rata), so try every bi-polar NPN you’ve got in there … Read more
Another great fuzz pedal from Marc, and I felt a nice one to add to our collection. I thought with 8 transistors this would be a bitch to get into a 1590B as a vero layout, but it turned out pretty comfortable in the end. Info about the original: Skreddy Pedals™ Top Fuel:strikes a balance … Read more
Just to give mirosol a bigger headache deciding which Skreddy pedal to build next …. :o) Info from Marc about the excellent original: Specifically tuned to the sound of a block-buster 1979 album and emulates the “magic” 70’s era fuzz pedal that was somehow clear and articulate on high notes while still fuzzy and aggressive … Read more
Updated 11th May 2013: I wasn’t happy with this layout and so re-jigged it a bit Marc’s description of the original: Classic Smooth, Creamy Distortion Powerful and high gain while fairly tight and articulate, this fuzz pedal’s versatility lends it to many different musical applications; it’s not voiced after any particular genre or artist. Even … Read more
A great modern take on the classic fuzz pedals by Skreddy: Edgy, Aggressive Silicon Fuzz The Skreddy Pedals™ Lunar Module was designed for “that” certain silicon fuzz tone guitar solo I fell in love with on a best-selling 1973 album. I intentionally voiced this thing aggressively so it will cut through any mix. Very satisfying … Read more